ZIP 55304 (Andover, MN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 55304: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Anoka County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.5 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Anoka County compares with Minnesota
Anoka County against Minnesota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Anoka County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Anoka County | Minnesota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 20.0 | 39.0 | 49.7 | 49% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 17% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.37 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.8% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 17.9% | 25.6% | 6.2% | 30% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.7% | 27.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.1% | 19.1% | 13.8% | 15% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.9% | 46.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.4% | 20.3% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Anoka County has lower values than Minnesota for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
Anoka County at a glance: 1 in 21 crashes involve a garbage truck (44 since 2015), vs 2.8% across Minnesota.
Overview
Since 2015, 906 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Anoka County. They injured 344 people and killed 21.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (11.4% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.9% of truck crashes, against 46.2% across Minnesota.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 8.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 17.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Minnesota: 25.6%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 55304 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-47 (4), SR-65 (4), 172nd Ave Nw (1), CR-1 (1) and CR-11 Northdale Blvd Nw (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 44 of the truck crashes here, or 4.9%, compared with 2.8% in Minnesota.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in July (20% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 2.5 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 55304 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Anoka County.
- Waste haulers: July is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Anoka County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Anoka County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-47 | 4 |
| SR-65 | 4 |
| 172nd Ave Nw | 1 |
| CR-1 | 1 |
| CR-11 Northdale Blvd Nw | 1 |
| CR-14 Main St | 1 |
| CR-22 | 1 |
| CR-22 Viking Blvd Ne | 1 |
| CR-52 101St Ave Ne | 1 |
| I-35W | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Anoka County) |
|---|---|
| Isth 694 | 49 |
| Central Ave Ne | 38 |
| Mnth 65 | 36 |
| Usth 10 | 35 |
| University Ave Ne | 22 |
| Naples St Ne | 18 |
| Main St | 14 |
| Lake Dr | 13 |
ZIP 55304 at a glance
| Population | 49,737 |
| Density | 280 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $131,700 |
| Median home value | $421,664 |
| Home ownership | 94% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Anoka County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 17 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 73 | +329% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 74 | +2% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 76 | +2% | 2.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 17 to 76. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 55304
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 55304?
Anoka County has had 906 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 344 people and killing 21.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 55304?
December has the most truck crashes in Anoka County, 11.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 55304?
Garbage trucks were involved in 44 reported crashes in Anoka County since 2015 (4.9% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 55304 compare with Minnesota for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Anoka County has 20.0 truck crashes a year; Minnesota has 39.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 55304?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.